Wheatgrass, the newly sprouted leaves of the common wheat plant (Triticum aestivum) belongs to the family poaceae. In the form of juice, powder or supplement, it can be consumed easily and effectively. It can be added as a value product in various recipes to increase the nutritional value. It is a contains various nutrients like vitamin A, B complex, C, E and so on. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, alkaline earth metals, iron, potassium, zinc, boron and molybdenum. A high proportion of amino acids such as glutamic acid, aspartic acid, serine, arginine and alanine is present. Presence of antioxidants, derived from its bioflavonoids like, quercetin, apigenin and luteolin makes it clinically efficient. It is called as green blood as it contains 70% chlorophyll which resembles the structure of haemoglobin present in the blood. That’s why it has great health benefits. It is beneficial in degenerative diseases like cancer, diabetes. It is beneficial in teeth problems, kidney problems, hypercholesteremia, obesity, ear problems, digestive problems, uric acid problems, thalassemia and low haemoglobin i.e. anaemia.
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